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Edinburgh Marathon May 2007
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What can you say about the race other than it was absolutely fab. The organistaion was brilliant this year and this should be the day when Edinburgh becomes a real big city marathon. Everything about this event was brill today and it is probably the best event I've entered. It takes a lot to knock the Berlin half off top spot!!!
Start was like clockwork. Pens and walk in worked really well and most importantly people were respectful of the other runners and started in their correct pens.
Water stations were excellent. No big gaps and actually more than I was expecting. Well stocked. Cant ask for more there.
Race route was nicer than last year. No industial estates, no loading bays, no derelict warehouses, no uphill finish. The wind was a killer at times but you cant blame the organisers for that. The only bit on the course I didn't like was that pointless 2nd wee loop after Gosford house. I couldn't see whay we didn't just go another 0.25 miles along the road we had already gone 16 miles down. Edinburgh city centre, pretty wee towns and scottish countryside was a perfect mix.
The finish was also great. There is something good about grandstand finishes in stadiums or race courses. It was good for spectators for shelter and as mum said it was great at 5 foot not very much to actually see over people and see me and Lizzy finish. Normally she is squinting between people. The cheer when you reached the flags was just great. There was a godd atmosphere amongst spectators as I waited for a friend to finish and MC keeping everybody clapping and cheering did a really good job to keep the crowd and in turn the runners going. I wouldn't go as far as to say it sparked a sprint finish but it certainly spurred me on to one last push.
A big thanks to Caroline Vevers (our forum friend) again for her common sense review of the entry system and the meticulous planning that must have been put into the race by her and her team. That was fab today well done.
Hope you all had as good a race as I did today. May not post for a while. I'm off to rest my weary limbs on the sittee for a while. My computer is upstairs and I dont fancy climbing them again this evening other than to go to bed. the furthest I'm going is the frige. There is beer, choclate, ice cream and pizza there. Its time to enjoy my unhealthy lifestyle again.
Also meant to mention "Wee" Col last time - I nearly didn't recognise on your perch! Thanks for the support
A new PB of 3h40m and... this is the first marathon I've completed without any walk stops. Well chuffed with myself!
Knee didn't hurt the way I thought it would, but the "compression" seemed to start after five miles - no upper leg pain strangely, but knees and shins make up for that.
Came home, fell asleep and have just woken up! Got pizza on the way, and a can of 7up. Party at mine!
Santababy, we could see Embra so maybe the weather was better over here!
BUT I am happy and have no injuries and no blisters!!! A few tender toe nails, so we'll see what becomes of them! My back did get really stiff which I haven't had before.
Yes I would have rather been quicker but for my first one I am glad I aired on the side of caution and didn't hit the wall lol
Well done on the PB's guys, terrific stuff.
And well done to you Katypie for braving the weather and handing out water. The water and energy stations were ideally spaced out and plentiful. I also loved the finish but probably didn't take it all in though!!!
Spotted Sanatababy on her way back making good time. Went to The Woodside but didn't see anyone so didn't stay. Took us an hour to get over that blooming road bridge on the way home!!
Am showered now with a bottle of water and glass of wine ready to go watch last nights Grease is the word.
Well done everyone, it was an experience but I'm sure I'll do another one LOL Its actually all the training and LR's that put me off more than the thought of the actual race!!! I definately like half maras the best.
i saw amber skyes as she had her name on her back as she passed me but couldnt recognise anyone else- i aslo had to leaveearly so no pub cos wife and mum and dad were waiting for me
i was bang on schedule for the first half- was always 20yaerds behind the 3.45 pacers but then my achillies started to throb- made it over next 5 miles but then crumpled at gosford house. some lovely first aider came to my rescue and massged calf to loosen it off then i dug in and finished in 4.30- was 30 mins slower ofr 2nd half but just delighted to finish especially after all the problems i have had with achilles. and the £400 i raised for charity!
never again though!!- i loved it but the training is not my cup of tea- but i will be there next year as a relay runner with wife and pals.
organisation was brill- loads of water and energy stops- felt sorry for those with camelbaks as was no need really
and what a finish- cramped up as i 'sprinted' home- spurred on by the graet crowd!
cheers guys your all stars
WE DID IT!!!
Calves and knees gave me gyp around 24 miles, knocking me off 3:20 pace for the first time - apologies to anyone who had to watch me leaning heavily against a lamppost and relieving myself around 24 1/2, but that sorted me out and I got back on the pace to finish in 3:23. Great highlight was deciding that I couldn't be in much more pain and should chase the sprint finisher who came past me with 200m to go, cheered on by a Scots "you kin catch him, mate!". Which I didn't, but we got a great cheer. Totally chuffed, even if I can't walk now. Looking forward to some beer now!
I was the nutter who was shouting out as many of the guys names between about 14miles and 18/19miles.
I got just under 4:05 (on my watch) which is a PB by over 18minutes for me.
Was great to meet a few of you in the hotel afterwards.
Sorry I missed you at the end Poppy, was good to run with you so far.
On the wine now. I love running.
3-35!!!! so its Ok got GFA and hopefully London next year.
Poppy...I shouted at you!!!
Didnt see anyone else. i had bandana on to keep earphones in place!! Makes me look like i have no hair!!!
Now home. caravan was good but had NO sleep last night.
Now on WINE AND CHOCOLATE!!!! HOORAY!!!
My thighs are so sore now and I had forgotten just how hard those last few miles are !
Without wanting to sound patronising, I thought you guys were brilliant. I have organized races but this was the first time I have marsahalled at a big event. It was great to give encouragement and get thanks back.
I stumbled across a quote from Dr George Sheehan who was a runner and a bit of a philosopher which you guys should remember the next time you do a marathon or struggle in a race "I have met my hero, and he is me". Well done to you all.
Thanks to all the marshals and helpers at the numerous water stations ,you were all fantastic and provided much needed encouragement
I am well chuffed with 4hrs 17 - 4mins off my last pb. This was also my first marathon where I didn't walk at all. And now...I can't walk at all!!!
SB emailing you a photo my pal took - can't believe we were right next to each other coming into the racecourse and didn't even notice!!
Great to meet YP1, Soph and Helen at the pub - hope you made it back to town on the bus. Now off for a video, wine, chinese take out and a BIG bar of galaxy!
The marathon came past my house and thought everyone did great, did my best to shout encouragement with my baby daughter in tow. We were just along the road from the racecourse.
Seeing you all is hopefully going to give me the inspiration I need to get back into it all.
Well done everyone!!!
I'm really tired now - off to bed soon I think.
Well done everyone - some great efforts out there today!
I was meant to be doing Edinburgh this year as my second marathon, but 3 weeks ago I got ITB problems and so had to pull out only a few days ago (my physio was convinced my ITB would clear up in time but it ditn't). I'm up in Edinburgh with my family as we'd already booked an apartment and flights, and have spent the whole time her on the verge of tears as I am totally gutted that I couldn't do the race (trained for 6 months and got myself the fitest I'd ever been, only for it all to come to nothing). I know it's ridiculous to be so upset, but you guys will all understand just how passionate we get about our marathons. Has been torturous being here and not being able to run, especially as it sounds like the race was superb in every way (organisation, weather, suppport), but I couldn't resist logging on to see how the race went for people.
I'll be back next year, but right now just feel very down. Still bravo to you all!
Well done all.
Official clock time as I went through finish was 2.44.51. So I am now officially elite. Yayy!!
snap, I know how you feel. would have been my 5th edinburgh and gutted. I went to hand out water, my ITB gone too
felt flat and cr*p for weeks
-well done everyone!!!
just about spot on with my prediction came in 3.55.30 on my watch.
That was fantastic!! pain never felt so good!!!!!!!!!-i have a black toe!
i heard you soph! and gave you a bit of a late wave!!- well done on your pb thats fantastic !
i was actually running with gail force at that point -did for about 2 miles then my hip flexers seized up and she glided off looking great into the distance!(was great to meet you gail)
thanks for the encouragement miss katypie and for working away in that awful weather!
also saw santababy looking great....and a few other forum folks said hi!
molly amazing time-well done!
thats was one of the most fantastic days i ever had and i can see why its easy to get hooked on the marathon!!
just back form my mum and dads full of champagne wine and painkillers!
Sorry i didnt make it to the pub family had arranged for one of my kids to be dropped off at there house and we had to get back-walking to the car felt like climbing mount everest!!
Talk more tommoro - rest up &take care all amber xx
Babu and Little miss katypie, bad luck. Hopefully, you'll get to run next year I'm sure.
Thanks for volunteering when you couldn't run katypie.
thats really really great I am SO pleased i saw you- even though i didnt know it was you at the time!!
I cant believe how crap i felt...I'll be asking for advice as to what happened over the next few days. My legs are Ok now - son got a brill photo of me not being able to get out of the car at 1pm....1.02pm- in shower!! i'm fine now but will ache tomorrow. No work 'til tues.
OK off to bed now - as i really had no sleep last night - even resorted to counting sheep- they died!!!
Well done everbody - not a bad day considering at caravan site in M/borough we were in mid-thunderstorm at 5.30am!!! Was that only this morning?!